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Visible position indicator

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004057

A mechanical device attached to a valve stem or actuator that visually displays the current open or closed status of the valve. This indicator provides immediate confirmation of the valve's position to operators, enhancing safety and operational awareness. It is a standard feature on many types of manual and actuated valves.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-004057
FieldOil and gas
SubjectProduction
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004057",
  "term": "Visible position indicator",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A mechanical device attached to a valve stem or actuator that visually displays the current open or closed status of the valve. This indicator provides immediate confirmation of the valve's position to operators, enhancing safety and operational awareness. It is a standard feature on many types of manual and actuated valves.",
  "subject": "Production",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/visible-position-indicator/"
}

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